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Skudai, 24 April 2025<\/strong> \u2013 The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), welcomed an official delegation from Cemseal Industries Sdn. Bhd., Johor Bahru<\/strong>, to explore potential research collaboration in the fields of construction chemicals and advanced materials<\/strong>. The visit, held from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, took place at the Main Meeting Room, Block C17, and was followed by lab visits within the Department of Chemistry.<\/p>\n The Cemseal delegation was led by Mr. Heng Meng Seng (CEO)<\/strong>, accompanied by Mr. Hing Kai Sen (COO)<\/strong>, Mr. Kang Ee Kin (Product Operational Manager)<\/strong>, and QC Officers Ms. Nur Ishamina Binti Sharul Hisham<\/strong>, Ms. Seri Syahinda Binti Samsudin<\/strong>, Ms. Nor Hidayati Binti Mohd. Nazri<\/strong>, and Mr. Mohamad Amminuddin Bin Wahab<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The discussion session was chaired by Assoc. Prof. Ts. ChM. Dr. Nik Ahmad Nizam bin Nik Malek<\/strong>, Deputy Dean (Research, Development & Innovation), with support from Assoc. Prof. ChM. Dr. Mohd Firdaus bin Abdul Wahab<\/strong>, Manager of External Relations. The visit was coordinated by Dr. Najaa Mustaffa<\/strong>, representing the Green Chemistry Research Group (GChem).<\/p>\n During the engagement, both sides identified several potential areas for collaboration<\/strong>, including the development of innovative and sustainable construction materials. The interactive session also covered possibilities for Final Year Projects (FYP), student internships<\/strong>, and joint product development initiatives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The delegation was given a guided tour of selected research laboratories, offering a firsthand look at the faculty\u2019s state-of-the-art facilities and technical expertise in chemistry and materials science.<\/p>\n This visit marks an important step in fostering strategic academia-industry linkages. As a way forward, both parties agreed to conduct further meetings to refine collaboration scopes and draft formal agreements, including a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)<\/strong> or Letter of Intent (LoI)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Faculty of Science remains committed to supporting innovation and industrial partnerships that contribute to sustainable scientific advancement.<\/p>\n